North Branch stormed out of the gate, taking a 3-0 lead into the half with two goals from Ryan DeWitte and one from Dominic Seely. Hunter Robinson upped the lead to 4-0 in the second half before Armada flipped the momentum.

The Tigers attempted a comeback by scoring three consecutive goals. However, their efforts were thwarted when Alex Basanta added an insurance goal for North Branch. Ian Conley was in net, registering eight saves. – B.P.

Marlette’s Sean Quade sends the ball past a Memphis defender in the GTC soccer game on Thursday.